New York Rangers: 3 Reasons Connor McDavid Didn’t Mock Sam Rosen

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Broadcaster Sam Rosen is honoring for being awarded the Elmer Ferguson Award prior to the game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden on November 20, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

He clearly used the phrase while celebrating the goal, unless I’m absolutely horrible at reading lips. But assuming I’m not, that’s what he’s saying. The question is whether or not he was saying it to mock Sam Rosen, and frankly, he probably wasn’t, for three reasons.

First of all, for as great of an announcer as Rosen is, not many people outside of New York have ever heard of him. He doesn’t call nationally televised hockey games, and with McDavid being from Canada, it’s even less likely he’s seen Rosen call many games.

Secondly, Rosen isn’t the only commentator who uses the phrase. I’ve heard other announcers use it many times, especially on games that are on NBC or NHL Network. Rosen is known for it, but it’s commonly used.

McDavid may not know where the phrase originates. I’m sure he’s more concerned with helping the Oilers get out of their slump than he is about learning the history of phrases used by hockey announcers.

The third and final reason is that McDavid has never shown this type of behavior before. McDavid has never shown the slightest amount of cockiness in his personality and isn’t known for mocking people.

He’s the type of player who goes about his business and plays hockey. It’s doubtful he meant to mock Rosen with the use of the phrase.